2012 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 24 August 2026 (71 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,266 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 63/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Mini has 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 23,266 miles. The recent low mileage and recurring brake advisories also warrant careful inspection.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Aug 2023 (453 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, which is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Aug 2023 (453 mi/yr equivalent).
- Timing chain failure: Community-reported head gasket and timing chain issues are severe for a 1.7L petrol engine.
- Brake system wear: Recurring brake disc advisories (Sep 2020) and fluid warning lamp (Sep 2015) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
- Low recent usage: Only 8,405 miles in the last 2 years (Aug 2023–Aug 2025) after initial low usage.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-24, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded since 2015.
- Consistent annual mileage increases after initial low usage, suggesting regular use.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a safe and well-designed vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | FAIL | 23,266 mi |
ADVISORY Oil level low ADVISORY Front wiper blades split FAIL Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 23,480 mi |
ADVISORY Front wiper blades split
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 30,815 mi |
ADVISORY front wipers split but still clear screen
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 38,330 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre hard worn on inner edge
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 44,072 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | FAIL | 51,470 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 51,470 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 56,676 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 60,877 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 62,464 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Central Rear heat-shield by fuel tank loose
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 62,855 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 68,432 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 76,837 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ62 KYY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.